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PHPMaker review

#29 of 33 in Code Generators

A broad PHP generator for database apps, reports, APIs, and authentication.

6.4/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

PHPMaker is a Windows desktop code generator for developers and other users creating database-driven PHP web applications. It connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or SQLite databases and generates list, view, add, edit, delete, update, and search pages. The generated applications can run on Windows or Linux web servers, making the product suitable for teams that want to accelerate application scaffolding while retaining control through custom templates, extensions, server events, and client scripts.

Its main strength is breadth. Beyond standard database pages, PHPMaker generates summary, crosstab, dashboard, and drilldown reports, JavaScript charts, and REST APIs with Swagger UI. Authentication features include SAML login and two-factor authentication. CLI regeneration commands support repeatable project updates, while custom templates and extensions provide ways to adapt generated output. This makes PHPMaker a strong fit for substantial internal tools, administrative systems, and database-backed websites that need more than basic CRUD screens. It is less suitable for teams that want a browser-based generator or a language other than PHP.

Pricing is paid and begins with a 30-day Trial that includes template updates, standard extensions, support for five databases, a demo project, documentation, and forum access. The Subscription plans cost US$179.90 per 3 months or US$249.90 per 6 months and add commercial use, free upgrades for minor and major versions, email support, registered-user extensions, site access, and upgrade notifications. The Perpetual plan costs US$399.95 one time, includes commercial use and free minor-version upgrades, and provides six months of email support. PHPMaker suits Windows-based PHP projects where generated functionality and customization matter; teams needing cross-platform authoring should consider another option.

PHPMaker pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Generates CRUD pages, reports, dashboards, charts, and REST APIs
    • Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and SQLite
    • Includes custom templates, extensions, CLI commands, and authentication features
  • Where it doesn't
    • The generator runs on Windows only
    • There is no free plan
    • Perpetual licensing limits upgrades to minor versions

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